Real Is The New Sexy

That’s the mantra these days, and high time! Right now, it’s all about looking unique. Your inspiration: Five women who’ve embraced what they were born with—because there’s room for everything beautiful in this world. Especially gorgeous you.

“I Love My Two-Color Eyes”

“Some people notice right away, but I have friends who took months to see the difference,” says model Verena. “I was offended when someone suggested I get colored contacts.” She’s right: Originality rules! On her gorgeous eyes, BTW: mascara. Try Lancôme Hypnôse Drama Mascara ($25, lancome-usa.com).

“My Curves Make Me Feel Sexy”

No question, model Jennie Runk is smokin’ at 5’10” and around 175 pounds. But she didn’t always feel that way. “I used to compare myself to others, until I realized it’s better if I don’t look like everyone else.” Her new mantra: “Every woman, of every body type, should be able to stand up and say she’s beautiful.”

“I’ll Never Get A Nose Job”

That gorgeous little bump helps model Amanda Lopes feel connected to her Italian heritage: “My grandmother had the same nose!” And though she’s been teased, she says, “I love every part of me. Why would I want anything else?” Choppy bangs draw attention to her favorite feature.

“I’m Happy In My Own Skin”

“I like that I’m not a cookie-cutter girl,” says model Diandra Forrest, who has albinism. As a child, she realized she was different from the rest of her African American family only when other kids asked if she was adopted. Her confidence booster: sports. “Your abilities, not your skin color, stand out.”